Sylvia Hamowy
Do you have time for makeup? Do you find yourself so busy in the morning that makeup is the last thing on your list or have you left it off your list entirely? We’re rushing around doing so many things in the morning that for a lot of us, makeup is the last thing we think of. Yet when we are doing our errands, we most admire the women who took the time to apply their makeup flawlessly and look put together.
Applying makeup can be like brushing your teeth, something you do quickly and automatically every morning. If you have a three minute look for the days when you are too busy to spend lots of time on your makeup you will feel good all day long.
Applying makeup in three minutes is possible if you keep it simple! Have your cosmetics handy. Keep your pencils, your favorite lipstick, and the few items that you can put on quickly easily accessible. Also keep your brushes clean so you don’t have to wash them before using them.
Three Minute Makeup
Apply your moisturizer. Put on foundation or tinted moisturizer. Dot concealer on eyelid and under eye. Stroke on a neutral eye shadow or one that gives your eyes a boost. Apply eyeliner (liquid is the fastest), then put on mascara. Use a cream blush, lipstick or gloss.
Using a magnifying mirror makes everything faster. Moisturizer is important, if you use tinted moisturizer you can skip the foundation. Concealer will brighten your eyes and keep eye shadow on all day. Eyeliner gives your eyes definition and elongates your lashes. Blush makes you look happier and lipstick gives you that finishing touch.
If you have a little more time, put on your regular foundation for more stay-power. Use a gel eyeliner, which looks better and a powder blush. If you still have more time, line your lips before you apply lipstick.
There’s no reason to leave the house without makeup. Remember, just three minutes will make you look and feel good all day long.
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Sylvia Hamowy is the owner of Reflections Cosmetics. She is a professional makeup artist, beauty editor, and former radio show host. She is featured in the International Who’s Who of Entrepreneurs.
